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breach equality

[/briːtʃ ɪˈkwɒlɪti/]
noun phrasepl: breaches of equality
violação da igualdade
1. A violation or infringement of the principle of equal treatment, rights, or opportunities for all individuals
The court found that the company's hiring practices constituted a breach of equality laws.
O tribunal constatou que as práticas de contratação da empresa constituíam uma violação da igualdade perante a lei.
2. A failure to maintain equal standards, access, or benefits across different groups or individuals
The policy was ruled unconstitutional due to its breach of equality principles.
A política foi considerada inconstitucional devido à sua violação dos princípios de igualdade.
Synonyms
violation of equalityinfringement of equal rightsdiscriminationunequal treatment
Antonyms
equalityequal treatmentfair dealingnon-discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violação da igualdade
Most common usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
ferimento da igualdade
Alternative legal terminology
Portugal
violação da igualdade
Standard Portuguese legal term
General Brazilian
desrespeito à igualdade
More colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

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breach of trust
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level playing field
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